Joining Cornice

[Diyisfun]

I need to join a length of cornice, what is the professional / accepted method?.
1 Is it a straight cut in line with a door
2 An angled cut in line with a door
3 An angled cut anywhere

If an angled cut is the method is this a 45 straight cut or a compound cut.

Thanks in anticipation if the reply is quick I could finish tonight, else I will have to got out for a drink. Hic Hic

 

[TexMex]

Are you saying that you need to join a piece of cornice (the stuff along the tops of kitchen units), just to make it longer, (ie, not going around a corner). I'd say the accepted practice is to avoid this (if at all possible). Obviously if you have a very long kitchen, then you'll have no option.

If it's essential, then I'd probably make it a square cut, between two doors. I'd also recomend fitting some reinforcement behind (using something like Mitermate), to ensure the edges stay perfectly lined up.

BTW This is only a personal opinion.

 

[big-all]

other things to keep in mind

you dont need compound joints unless your changing
directions on two planes
make up a bit of wood to allow your moulding to
sit square in the mitre saw[if required]

if you do join on a straite run make shure any
shaddows cast if possible dont show
½mm forward will stick out like a sore thumb if illuminated
½mm back will hide the joint

dead level is correct of course

big all

 

[Diyisfun]

Yes it is to join in a straight length, I am using Mitre mate after advice from previous post, its very good & quick, once it has set I then reinforce using screws.
Thanks for the replies, luckily to late, went out for the drink.